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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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